Zircon and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.76-3.77
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Zircon and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zircon and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.