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Pyrope Garnet and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrope Garnet and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.

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