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Chrome Pyrope and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrome Pyrope and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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