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Pyrope Almandine and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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
3.62-4.20
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Almandine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Almandine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.