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Pyrope and Ulexite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

insoluble in water
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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.62-3.871.65-1.99
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.52-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.