Pyrope and Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
  
2.60-2.64
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Pyrope and Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope and Agate 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 Pyrope and Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
Pyrope and Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.