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Amazonite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Amazonite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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