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Pyrope Almandine and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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