Pargasite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
  
3.5-3.6
  
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{110} perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
Pargasite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Pargasite 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 Pargasite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
Pargasite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.