Zircon and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Zircon and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Zircon and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.