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Topaz and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
3.62-3.87
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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