Home
Gemstones


Zircon and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
6.8-7.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
C20H36   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Zircon and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Virgo

Zircon and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

Gems for Virgo

Gems for Virgo


Compare Gems for Virgo