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Chrome Pyrope and Grossular 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
3.62-3.80
3.6
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Chrome Pyrope and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Grossular 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 Chrome Pyrope and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Chrome Pyrope and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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