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Pyrope Almandine
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Pyrope Almandine and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.203.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Pyrope Almandine and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Pyrope Almandine and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.