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Lepidolite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{001} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Lepidolite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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