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Aquamarine and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
3.62-3.87
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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