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Pyrope Almandine
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Pyrope Almandine and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.203.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
ZrSiO4

Pyrope Almandine and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Pyrope Almandine and Zircon Specific Gravity

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