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Pyrope Garnet and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Pyrope Garnet and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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