Pyrope Almandine and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Pyrope Almandine and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope Almandine and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.