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Marialite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50   
3.62-4.20   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Marialite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Marialite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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