Mineral - Pyrope
Pyrope
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
Mg₃Al₂[SiO₄]₃
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
7 - 7.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
blackredpink
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
isometric
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
Deltoidal icositetrahedron, granular
Formation
Alluvial, Magmatisch, Metamorphose
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Common
Synonyms
Pyrope