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Almandine and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.303.5-3.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg3Al2Si3O12

Almandine and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12

Almandine and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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