Pyrope and Boleite Physical Properties

Pyrope

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.875.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrope and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Pyrope and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.