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Bustamite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bustamite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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