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Aquamarine and Chrome Pyrope 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
2.66-2.80
3.62-3.80
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aquamarine and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aquamarine and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

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