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Pyrope Almandine and Rutile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
4.20-4.30
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope Almandine and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope Almandine and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.