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Pyrope Garnet and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope Garnet and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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