Garnet and Zircon Physical Properties

Garnet

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

ZrSiO₄

Garnet and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Garnet and Zircon Specific Gravity

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