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Elbaite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Elbaite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite 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 Elbaite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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