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Diamond and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
10  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Diamond and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Diamond and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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