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Willemite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Willemite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Willemite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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