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Inderite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Inderite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Inderite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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