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Pyrope and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyrope and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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