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Pyrope and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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