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Friedelite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
3.5-3.6   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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