Pyrope Almandine and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Pyrope Almandine and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Pyrope Almandine and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.