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Chrome Pyrope and Marialite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80
2.50
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Pyrope and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Pyrope and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.