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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.203.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MnCO3

Pyrope Almandine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Pyrope Almandine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.