Rhodolite and Zircon Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Zircon

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

ZrSiO₄

Rhodolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

Compare Red Gemstones

Rhodolite Vs Sarcopside

Rhodolite Vs Sardonyx

Rhodolite Vs Sard

Rhodolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.