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Pyrope and Mimetite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.877.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.