Pearl and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Pearl

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

2.60-2.853.5-3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

none

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Pearl and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Pearl and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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