Home
Gemstones


Whitlockite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Whitlockite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Pyrope chemical formula.

Compare White Gemstones

Whitlockite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

White Gemstones

White Gemstones


Compare White Gemstones