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Scolecite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Scolecite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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