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Larvikite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Larvikite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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