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Pyrope and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
6.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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