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Chrome Pyrope and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MnCO3

Chrome Pyrope and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Chrome Pyrope and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.