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Chrome Pyrope and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chrome Pyrope and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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