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Pyrope and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.873-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Pyrope and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Pyrope and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.