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Diaspore and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.403.62-3.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diaspore and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diaspore and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.