Pyrope Almandine and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
  
5.00-5.20
  
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
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.