Pyrope Garnet and Zircon Physical Properties

Pyrope Garnet

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.63.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

ZrSiO₄

Pyrope Garnet and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope Garnet and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Pyrope Garnet and Zircon Specific Gravity

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