Chrysotile and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
ZrSiO4
  
Chrysotile and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Chrysotile and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.