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Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope Garnet

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Pyrope Garnet and Pollucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.5-3.6
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None
7-7.5
Mg3Al2Si3O12
 
Brittle
Readily soluble in HF
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2.86-2.94
Conchoidal, Uneven
None observed
6.5-7
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrope Garnet and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet Vs Pollucite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is whereas that of Pollucite is .