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Citrine 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
2.653.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Citrine and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Citrine and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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