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Pyrope Garnet and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
1.79  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyrope Garnet and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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