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Zoisite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zoisite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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