Clintonite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  
ZrSiO4
  
Clintonite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Clintonite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.