Chrome Pyrope and Pyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrome Pyrope and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrome Pyrope and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.