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Erythrite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Sectile  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Erythrite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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