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Pyrope Garnet and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite 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   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
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Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Pyrope Garnet and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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