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Simpsonite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Simpsonite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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