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Sulfur and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99993.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
None

Mohs Hardness

-99997-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

S8
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulfur and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulfur and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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