Hackmanite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Hackmanite

Pyrope Garnet

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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

2.27-2.333.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Hackmanite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Hackmanite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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