Pyrope Garnet and Gahnite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.