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Pyrope and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrope and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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