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Minerals

Pyrope

pyrope

Mg3Al2(SiO4)3

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Overview

The mineral pyrope is a member of the garnet group. Pyrope is the only member of the garnet family to always display red colouration in natural samples, and it is from this characteristic that it gets its name: from the Greek words for fire and eye. Despite being less common than most garnets, it is a widely used gemstone with numerous alternative names, some of which are misnomers. Chrome pyrope, and Bohemian garnet are two alternative names, the usage of the latter being discouraged by the Gemological Institute of America. Misnomers include Colorado ruby, Arizona ruby, California ruby, Rocky Mountain ruby, Elie Ruby, Bohemian carbuncle, and Cape ruby.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 7.5

Scientific references

  1. Pyrope — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q421814 Link
  2. Pyrope — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrope Link