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Dravite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Dravite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Dravite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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