Garnet and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Garnet

Pyromorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.336.5-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Pyromorphite 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 Garnet and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Garnet and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.