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Pyrope and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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