Zircon and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6.5-7
  
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.