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Colemanite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Colemanite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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