Zircon and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Zircon and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Zircon and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.