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Sylvite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9933.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
None

Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Sylvite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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

Sylvite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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