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Pyrope and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
10  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
C  

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Pyrope and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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