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Phlogopite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Phlogopite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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