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Pyrope Garnet and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate 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   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
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Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Pyrope Garnet and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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