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Catapleiite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Catapleiite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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