Garnet and Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.62-3.87
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.