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Pyrope Garnet and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pyrope Garnet and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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