Zircon and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
NaCl
  
Zircon and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Zircon and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.