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Jet and Pyrope Physical Properties


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Pyrope and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
7-7.5  

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

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Jet and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Jet and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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