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Pyrope Garnet and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Pyrope Garnet and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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