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Pyrope and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Pyrope and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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