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Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope Garnet

Hambergite
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Pyrope Garnet and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.5-3.62.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg3Al2Si3O12
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Garnet and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Garnet and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.