Zircon and Almandine Physical Properties

Zircon

Almandine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

3.95-4.30

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Almandine 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 Zircon and Almandine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Zircon and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.