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Pyrite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble in water
-
5.00-5.20
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-
-
3.6
-
None
6.5-7.5
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Pyrite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Grossular 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 Pyrite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Vs Grossular Garnet during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is whereas that of Grossular Garnet is .