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Chrome Pyrope and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
1.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10bar10}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  

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Chrome Pyrope and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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