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Pyrope and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
none  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

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

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Pyrope and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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