Chrome Pyrope and Moroxite Physical Properties

Chrome Pyrope and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome Pyrope and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.