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Sillimanite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sillimanite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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