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Pyrope Garnet and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite 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   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrope Garnet and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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