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Pectolite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pectolite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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