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Orbicular jasper
Orbicular jasper

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Orbicular jasper and Pyrope Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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Specific Gravity

-99993.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

-99997-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Orbicular jasper and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orbicular jasper- -
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Orbicular jasper and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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