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Pyrope Almandine
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Pyrope Almandine and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.202.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope Almandine and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope Almandine and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.