Proustite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
ZrSiO4
  
Proustite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Proustite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Proustite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Proustite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Proustite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.