Prasiolite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Prasiolite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Prasiolite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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