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Blue John and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Chrome Pyrope and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
3.62-3.80   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Blue John and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John 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 Blue John and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

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Blue John and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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