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Lazulite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lazulite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lazulite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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