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Legrandite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Legrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Legrandite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Legrandite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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