Pyrope and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Pyrope and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Pyrope and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.