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Augelite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Augelite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Augelite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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