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Pyrope and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Elastic  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
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Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.9-3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4.0  

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

While comparing Pyrope and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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