Pyrope Almandine and Paraiba Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
  
3.04-3.13
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Pyrope Almandine and Paraiba Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Pyrope Almandine and Paraiba Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.