Jadeite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Jadeite

Pyrope Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.383.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Jadeite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Jadeite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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