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Nacre and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Nacre and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Nacre and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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