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Grossular Garnet and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Grossular Garnet and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Grossular Garnet and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.