Moroxite and Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
3.62-3.87
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
None
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moroxite and Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Pyrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moroxite and Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.