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Amazonite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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