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Pyrope and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrope and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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