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Pyrope Garnet and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Pyrope Garnet and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.

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