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Pollucite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pollucite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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