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Chrome Pyrope and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrome Pyrope and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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