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Phosgenite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
7-7.5  

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

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Phosgenite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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