Zircon and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.