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Pyrope and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.87-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Pyrope and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Pyrope and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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