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Thomsonite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Thomsonite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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