Californite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
ZrSiO4
  
Californite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite and Zircon physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Californite and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Californite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.