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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.62-4.20
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None
7-7.5
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
Brittle
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3.21-3.38
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Perfect on {001}
6-7
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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