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Pyrope Garnet and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyrope Garnet and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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