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Pyrope and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

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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.

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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.

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