Zircon and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
[10 1 1] poor
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Benitoite 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 Zircon and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.