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Feldspar and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Feldspar and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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