Zircon and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.95-4.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.