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Pyrope and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Pyrope and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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