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Pyrope and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BaSO4

Pyrope and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Pyrope and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.