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Glaucophane and Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.62-3.87
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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