Zircon and Sussexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.30
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Zircon and Sussexite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zircon and Sussexite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.