Iolite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
3.62-3.80
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Iolite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Iolite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.