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Chrysoprase and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chrysoprase and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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