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Pyrope and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble in water
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Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.873.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pyrope and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pyrope and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.