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Chrome Pyrope
Chrome Pyrope

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Chrome Pyrope and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.802.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6

Chrome Pyrope and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Chrome Pyrope and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.