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Liddicoatite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Liddicoatite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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