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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.202.51-2.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope Almandine and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope Almandine and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.