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Pyrope and Sarcopside Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

insoluble in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.62-3.873.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeAs

Pyrope and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Pyrope and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.