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Pyrope and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble in water
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3.62-3.87
Conchoidal
None
7-7.5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.32-3.43
Conchoidal
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
6-7
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Pyrope and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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