Pyrope Almandine and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
3.30-3.40
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pyrope Almandine and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pyrope Almandine and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.