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Sarcopside and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sarcopside and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Pyrope 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 Sarcopside and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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