Microcline and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.62-4.20
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Microcline and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Microcline and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.