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Pyrope Almandine and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
3.84
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Pyrope Almandine and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Pyrope Almandine and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.