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Pyrope and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble in water
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3.62-3.87
Conchoidal
None
7-7.5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.6
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None
6.5-7.5
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Pyrope and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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