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Padparadscha and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
3.62-3.87   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Padparadscha and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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