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Pyrope and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Pyrope and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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