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Chrome Pyrope and Prasiolite 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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Pyrope and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Pyrope and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.