Pyrope and Serpentine Physical Properties

Pyrope

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.872.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrope and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Pyrope and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.