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Pyrope and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.01-3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Pyrope and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.

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