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Antigorite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Antigorite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite 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 Antigorite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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