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Citrine and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.62-3.87
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Pyrope chemical formula.

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

Citrine and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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