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Humite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Humite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Humite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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