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Zircon and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.62-3.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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