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Selenite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Selenite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Selenite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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