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Pyrope Almandine
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Pyrope Almandine and Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.201.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2 · nH2O

Pyrope Almandine and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Pyrope Almandine and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.