Pyrope and Omphacite Physical Properties

Pyrope and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.