Citrine and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Citrine

Pyrope Garnet

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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

2.653.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Citrine and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Citrine and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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