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Forsterite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Forsterite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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