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Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope Garnet

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Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.5-3.62.25-2.33
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
-

Cleavage

None
Good on {010}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg3Al2Si3O12
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.