Chromite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
ZrSiO4
  
Chromite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Chromite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.