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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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