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Pyrope and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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