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Chrome Pyrope and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.802.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.6 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.7 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect basal
1.8 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.9 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome Pyrope and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome Pyrope and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.