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Pyrope Almandine and Crocoite Physical Properties


Crocoite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20   
5.90-6.10   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrope Almandine and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.

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