Zircon and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.77-2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Perfect basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Zircon and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zircon and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.