Chalcedony and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
ZrSiO4
  
Chalcedony and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Chalcedony and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.