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Pyrope and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Pyrope and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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