Rhodolite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5
  
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
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.