Zircon and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Zircon and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Zircon and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.