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Pyrope and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrope and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Zektzerite 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 and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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