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Amethyst and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.62-3.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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