Zircon and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Zircon and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Zircon and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.