Diamond and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
ZrSiO4
  
Diamond and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Diamond and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.
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