Chrome Pyrope and Mellite Physical Properties

Chrome Pyrope and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Pyrope and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.