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Vanadinite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Vanadinite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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