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Xonotlite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Xonotlite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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