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Agate and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Agate and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Pyrope Garnet 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 Agate and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Agate and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.

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