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Phosphosiderite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Phosphosiderite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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