Pyrope Garnet and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Pyrope Garnet and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Pyrope Garnet and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.