Zircon and Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Zircon and Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Zircon and Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.