Pyrope Almandine and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
  
2.9
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Pyrope Almandine and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pyrope Almandine and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.