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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope Garnet



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Chrysoberyl and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.5-3.6
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
None

Mohs Hardness

8.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Mg3Al2Si3O12

Chrysoberyl and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12

Chrysoberyl and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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