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Triplite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Triplite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Triplite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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