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Pargasite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pargasite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite 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 Pargasite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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