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Pyrope and Jadeite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.873.28-3.38
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Fibrous

Cleavage

None
Good on [110]

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.