Zircon and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.78-2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Micaceous, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Zircon and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.