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Adularia and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Adularia and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia 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 Adularia and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Adularia and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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