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Pyrope and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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