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Fluorite
Fluorite

Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope Garnet



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Fluorite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.5-3.6
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None

Mohs Hardness

47-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Mg3Al2Si3O12

Fluorite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12

Fluorite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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