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Austinite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Austinite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Austinite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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