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Chrome Pyrope
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Chrome Pyrope and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.802.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Pyrope and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Pyrope and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.