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Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine



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Chrysoprase and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysoprase and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Pyrope Almandine 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 Chrysoprase and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysoprase and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.