Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.5-3.6
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyrope Garnet 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.