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Pyrope Almandine and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20   
5.85-6.15   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

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

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Pyrope Almandine and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.

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