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Grossular Garnet and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
ZrSiO4   

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Grossular Garnet and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet and Zircon chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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