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Aquamarine and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.62-3.87   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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