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Lawsonite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.62-3.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

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