Jasper and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Jasper

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

2.58-2.913.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Jasper and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Jasper and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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