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Pyrope Garnet and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6   
3.02   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Pyrope Garnet and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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