Pyrope and Microlite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble in water
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrope and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrope and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.