Pyrope and Selenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Pyrope and Selenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Pyrope and Selenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.