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Pyrope Garnet and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
5.05  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Pyrope Garnet and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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