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Pyrope and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Pyrope and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and 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 Pyrope and Garnet chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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