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Pyrope and Hessonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble in water
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3.62-3.87
Conchoidal
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7-7.5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.55-3.73
Uneven
None
7-7.5
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Pyrope and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Hessonite Specific Gravity

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