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Obsidian and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Obsidian and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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