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Augite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Augite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Augite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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