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Pyrope and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
6.46-6.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good [110] and [021]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.

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