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Zircon and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.62-3.87   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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