Pyrope and Humite Physical Properties

Pyrope and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.