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Brucite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Chrome Pyrope and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.62-3.80   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

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

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Brucite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

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Brucite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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