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Pyrope and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.

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