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Pyrope Garnet and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6   
3.95-4.30   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

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

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Pyrope Garnet and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Almandine 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 Garnet and Almandine chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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