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Cryolite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cryolite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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