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Pyrope and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyrope and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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