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Pyrope and Vlasovite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.872.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Distinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Pyrope and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Vlasovite- -

Pyrope and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.