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Pyrope Almandine and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope Almandine and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrope Almandine and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.