Pyrope Garnet and Gedrite Physical Properties

Pyrope Garnet and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope Garnet and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.