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Caledonite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Caledonite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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