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Pyrope Almandine and Cobaltite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
6.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope Almandine and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope Almandine and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.