Feldspar and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Feldspar

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.753.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

two or three

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Feldspar and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Feldspar and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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