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Chrome Pyrope and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chrome Pyrope and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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