Pyrope and Datolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
2.90-3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrope and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrope and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.