Zircon and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.97-3.14
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Zircon and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zircon and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.