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Quartz and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Chrome Pyrope and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.62-3.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Quartz and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Chrome Pyrope 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 Quartz and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

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Quartz and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.

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