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Opal and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.62-3.87
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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