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Pyrope Almandine and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20   
2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO2   

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Pyrope Almandine and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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