Pyrope Garnet and Garnet Physical Properties

Pyrope Garnet

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.63.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Pyrope Garnet and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Pyrope Garnet and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.