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Pyrope Almandine and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2 O 3

Pyrope Almandine and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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

Pyrope Almandine and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.