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Pyrope and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyrope and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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