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Pyrope and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Pyrope and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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