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Pyrope and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyrope and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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