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Prasiolite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.62-3.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Prasiolite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Prasiolite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.