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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.203.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Pyrope Almandine and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Pyrope Almandine and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.