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Phenakite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Phenakite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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