Pyrope and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Pyrope and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.