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Glass and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3.62-3.87   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Glass and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Glass and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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