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Pyrite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite 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 Pyrite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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