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Adamite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Adamite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Adamite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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