Pyrope and Albite Physical Properties

Pyrope

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.87

2.60-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pyrope and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.