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Tortoiseshell and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Tortoiseshell and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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