Pyrope Garnet and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Pyrope Garnet

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.62.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

None

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

SiO₂

Pyrope Garnet and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Pyrope Garnet and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.