×

Zircon
Zircon

Chalcedony
Chalcedony



ADD
Compare
X
Zircon
X
Chalcedony

Zircon and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
SiO2

Zircon and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Zircon and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.