Zircon and Grandidierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.85-3.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Zircon and Grandidierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zircon and Grandidierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.