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Adamite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
3.62-4.20   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Adamite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Adamite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Adamite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.

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