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Pyrope and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.87-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Pyrope and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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

Pyrope and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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