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Chrome Pyrope and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.802.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chrome Pyrope and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chrome Pyrope and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.