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Siderite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Siderite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Siderite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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