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Pyrope and Adularia Physical Properties


Adularia and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pyrope and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Adularia 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 Pyrope and Adularia chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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