Pyrope Almandine and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
2.98-3.03
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrope Almandine and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrope Almandine and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.