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Herderite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

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

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Herderite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Herderite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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