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Chrome Pyrope and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrome Pyrope and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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