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Hambergite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hambergite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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