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Ludlamite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Ludlamite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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