Pyrope Garnet and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6
  
6.86-7.03
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
  
Cleavage
None
  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Pyrope Garnet and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrope Garnet and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.