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Pyrope and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyrope and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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