Pyrope Almandine and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
C
  
Pyrope Almandine and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Pyrope Almandine and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.