Citrine and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
ZrSiO4
  
Citrine and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Citrine and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.