Pyrope Garnet and Fluorite Physical Properties

Pyrope Garnet

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.63.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

CaF₂

Pyrope Garnet and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Pyrope Garnet and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.