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Grossular Garnet and Pyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.6
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None
6.5-7.5
Ca3Al2Si3O12
 
Brittle
insoluble in water
-
5.00-5.20
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Pyrite 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 Garnet and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet Vs Pyrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is whereas that of Pyrite is .