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Zinnwaldite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zinnwaldite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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