Grossular and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
3.5-3.6
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
none
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.