Copper and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.62-3.80
  
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu
  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Copper and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Chrome Pyrope 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 Copper and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Copper and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.