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Goshenite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
3.62-4.20   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Goshenite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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