Zircon and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Zircon and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Zircon and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.