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Bikolite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

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

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Bikolite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite 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 Bikolite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Bikolite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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