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Pyrope and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrope and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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