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Chrome Pyrope and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrome Pyrope and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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