Pyrope Almandine and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
2.55-2.70
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2
Pyrope Almandine and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Pyrope Almandine and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.