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Cerussite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

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

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Cerussite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite 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 Cerussite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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