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Pyrope Garnet Flashcards

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What is Pyrope’s formula?

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Mg3Al2(SiO4)3

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What is pyrope’s occurrence?

A

ultramafic rocks (kimberlite)

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What is pyrope’s crystal system?

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Isometric 4/m32/m

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What is pyrope’s crystallography?

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euhedral to subhedral
dodecahedron {011} form
trapezohedron {112} form
NO CLEVAGE

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What is pyrope’s hardness?

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6.5-7.5

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What is pyrope’s use?

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semiprecious gemstone

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