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Carnelian
Carnelian

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Pyrope Almandine



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Carnelian and Pyrope Almandine 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
2.58-2.643.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnelian and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnelian and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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