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Moldavite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
3.5-3.6   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Mg3Al2Si3O12   

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Moldavite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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