Pyrope Garnet and Sard Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6
  
2.58-2.63
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Pyrope Garnet and Sard Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrope Garnet and Sard Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.