Nuummite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37
  
3.62-3.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on 210
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Nuummite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Nuummite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.