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Tinzenite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Tinzenite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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