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Pyrope Almandine and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope Almandine and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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