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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.203.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Pyrope Almandine and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Arfvedsonite 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 Pyrope Almandine and Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Pyrope Almandine and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.