Zircon and Proustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
5.51-5.64
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Distinct on {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Zircon and Proustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Proustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.