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Pyrope and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Pyrope and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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