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Morganite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Morganite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Morganite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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