Zircon and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Zircon and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.