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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.202.65-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.