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Amber and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Amber and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Amber and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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