Zircon and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Zircon and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zircon and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.