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Chrome Pyrope
Chrome Pyrope

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Chrome Pyrope and Zircon Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.803.93-4.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
{110} and {111}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
ZrSiO4

Chrome Pyrope and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Zircon 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 Chrome Pyrope and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Chrome Pyrope and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.