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Amethyst and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.62-4.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Amethyst and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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