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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.202.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pyrope Almandine and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pyrope Almandine and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.