Phlogopite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
3.62-4.20
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Phlogopite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Phlogopite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.