Pyrope Garnet and Friedelite Physical Properties

Pyrope Garnet and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
• Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Garnet and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.