Pyrope Garnet and Pyrophyllite 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
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
None
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.