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Pyrope and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.97  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrope and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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