Zircon and Jet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
1.19-1.35
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
2.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
Not Available
  
Zircon and Jet Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Jet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.