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Pyrope and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaF2  

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Pyrope and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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