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Fluorite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
insoluble in water

Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None

Mohs Hardness

47-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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