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Chrome Pyrope and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chrome Pyrope and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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