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Gaspite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.213.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MnAsO4
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspite- MnAsO4
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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