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Blue John and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
3.5-3.6   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg3Al2Si3O12   

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Blue John and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John 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 Blue John and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Blue John and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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