Grossular and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Grossular

Pyrope Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.733.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

none

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Grossular and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Grossular and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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