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Zektzerite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7-7.5  

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

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Zektzerite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Pyrope 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 Zektzerite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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