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Pyrope and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.873.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Pyrope and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Pyrope and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.