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Pyrope and Amethyst Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Pyrope and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Pyrope and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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