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Halite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Halite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Halite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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