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Onyx and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

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

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Onyx and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Onyx and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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