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Vanadinite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Vanadinite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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