Pyrope Almandine and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Pyrope Almandine and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.