Pyrope Garnet and Ruby Physical Properties

Pyrope Garnet

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.63.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Al ₂ O ₃

Pyrope Garnet and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Pyrope Garnet and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.