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Sylvite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
3.5-3.6   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg3Al2Si3O12   

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Sylvite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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