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Jasper and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.913.62-3.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jasper and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jasper and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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