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Pyrope and Carnelian Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Pyrope and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Pyrope and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.