Jasper and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
ZrSiO4
  
Jasper and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Jasper and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.