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Pyromorphite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Pyromorphite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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