Musgravite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Musgravite

Pyrope Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Musgravite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Musgravite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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