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Pyrope and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

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

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Pyrope and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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