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Pyrope Almandine and Pyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
5.00-5.20
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.