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Pyrope and Nickeline Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble in water
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3.62-3.87
Conchoidal
None
7-7.5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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-9999
Conchoidal, Uneven
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
5-5.5
NiAs

Pyrope and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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