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Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope Garnet

Pectolite
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Pyrope Garnet and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.5-3.62.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg3Al2Si3O12
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Garnet and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Garnet and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.