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Hiddenite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hiddenite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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