Garnet Malaia and Zircon Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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3.93-4.73

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Garnet Malaia and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Garnet Malaia and Zircon Specific Gravity

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