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Apatite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Apatite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Apatite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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