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Grossular and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrSiO4

Grossular and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Grossular and Zircon Specific Gravity

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