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Pyrope and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Pyrope and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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