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Pyrope and Marialite 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
None
7-7.5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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2.50
Uneven, Conchoidal
Distinct on {100} and {110}
5.5-6
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Marialite Specific Gravity

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