Zircon and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.28-3.335
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Zircon and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zircon and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.