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Pyrope
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Physical Properties of Pyrope

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.87
Amber
1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5
Amber
2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrope Cleavage

When it comes to choosing the best pick among Red Gemstones gemstones, Pyrope is known to be a popular choice!Physical properties of Pyrope include its hardness, gravity, fracture, cleavage, etc. For any gemstone crystal, Pyrope Optical Properties are responsible for imparting various physical properties to its structure. Knowledge of these properties is equally important to gem-cutters as well as to consumers. Pyrope cleavage is nothing but the plane across which the crystal splits during cutting. Pyrope cleavage is None,and specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

The physical properties of Pyrope, in fact, are imparted by the chemical composition of its individual molecule. The reactivity or inertness of the crystal is solely governed by its chemical structure. Chemical composition of Pyrope is represented by Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).