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Pyrope Garnet and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyrope Garnet and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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