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Pyrope and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.14-3.16  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrope and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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