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Pyrope and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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