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Moonstone and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
3.62-3.87
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moonstone and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moonstone and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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