Zircon and Musgravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.62-3.68
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Zircon and Musgravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zircon and Musgravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.