Pyrope Garnet and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6
  
3.70-3.95
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
None
  
1,1 basal.
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Pyrope Garnet and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pyrope Garnet and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.