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Pyrope and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

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

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Pyrope and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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