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Actinolite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Actinolite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Pyrope 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 Actinolite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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