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Chrome Pyrope and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrome Pyrope and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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