Pyrope and Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
BrittleWalter Schumann
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
hot salt water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
  
1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2 · nH2O
  
Pyrope and Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
Pyrope and Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.