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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.202.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Pyrope Almandine and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Pyrope Almandine and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.