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Friedelite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Friedelite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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