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Pyrope Almandine and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

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

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Pyrope Almandine and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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