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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

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Pyrope Almandine



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Arfvedsonite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Arfvedsonite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Arfvedsonite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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