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Pyrope and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.355-3.433  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Good, {???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pyrope and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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