Halite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Water-soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.17
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCl
  
ZrSiO4
  
Halite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Halite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.