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Garnet Malaia
Garnet Malaia

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Garnet Malaia and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99996.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Garnet Malaia and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet Malaia- -
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet Malaia and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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