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Pyrope Almandine and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20   
3.28-3.32   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Pyrope Almandine and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.

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