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Violane and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Violane and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Violane and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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