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Pyrope and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrope and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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