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Pyrope and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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