Pyrophyllite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
  
3.6
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Pyrophyllite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrophyllite and Grossular Garnet 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 Pyrophyllite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Pyrophyllite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.