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Chrome Pyrope and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrome Pyrope and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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