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Pyrope and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87   
2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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 and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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