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Pyrope and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrope and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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