Beryl and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

Beryl and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Beryl and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

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