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Amazonite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Chrome Pyrope and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.62-3.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Amazonite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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