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Blue quartz
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Blue quartz and Pyrope Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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Specific Gravity

-99993.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

-99997-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 with dumortierite
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue quartz and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue quartz and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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