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Chrome Pyrope and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chrome Pyrope and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Albite 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 Pyrope and Albite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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