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Pyrope Garnet and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Pyrope Garnet and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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