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Zircon and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Zircon and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Zircon and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.