Gypsum and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
ZrSiO4
  
Gypsum and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Gypsum and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.