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Pyrope and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

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Pyrope and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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