Friedelite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Friedelite

Pyrope Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Friedelite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Friedelite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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