×

Carnelian
Carnelian

Pyrope
Pyrope



ADD
Compare
X
Carnelian
X
Pyrope

Carnelian and Pyrope Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.62-3.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnelian and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Pyrope chemical formula.

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

Carnelian and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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