×

Zircon
Zircon

Diamond
Diamond



ADD
Compare
X
Zircon
X
Diamond

Zircon and Diamond Physical Properties

Add ⊕
Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble
-
3.93-4.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
{110} and {111}
7.5
ZrSiO4
 
-
Soluble
-
3.50-3.53
Conchoidal
111 (perfect in four directions)
10
C

Zircon and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

    >>

Zircon and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon Vs Diamond during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is whereas that of Diamond is .