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Annabergite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Annabergite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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