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Chrome Pyrope
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Chrome Pyrope and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.802.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Chrome Pyrope and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Chrome Pyrope and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.