Pyrope Almandine and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Pyrope Almandine and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pyrope Almandine and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.