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Chiastolite

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Chiastolite and Pyrope Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.153.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chiastolite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chiastolite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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