Turquoise and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
ZrSiO4
  
Turquoise and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Turquoise and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.