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Albite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.653.62-3.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Albite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Chrome 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 Albite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Albite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.