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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.204.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Pyrope Almandine and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Pyrope Almandine and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.