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Pyrope and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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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 and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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