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Pyrope and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Pyrope and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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