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Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope Garnet

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Pyrope Garnet and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.5-3.6
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None
7-7.5
Mg3Al2Si3O12
 
Brittle
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5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrope Garnet and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Hematite Specific Gravity

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