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Pyrope Almandine and Cinnabar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
2
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.