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Schorlomite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
3.5-3.6   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg3Al2Si3O12   

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Schorlomite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Pyrope 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 Schorlomite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.

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