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Pyrope Almandine and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Pyrope Almandine and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Pyrope Almandine and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.