Zircon and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Zircon and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Zircon and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.