Uvarovite Garnet and Zircon Physical Properties

Uvarovite 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

3.7-3.83.93-4.73

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

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

ZrSiO₄

Uvarovite Garnet and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite Garnet and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Uvarovite Garnet and Zircon Specific Gravity

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