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Pyrope Garnet and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Pyrope Garnet and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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