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Boracite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Boracite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Boracite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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