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Lawsonite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.62-3.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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