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Hessonite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hessonite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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