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Serpentine and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Serpentine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Serpentine and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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