Jade and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.62-3.80
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Jade and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Jade and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.