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Elaeolite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Elaeolite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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