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Chrome Pyrope and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chrome Pyrope and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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