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Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite

Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine



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Rhodochrosite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rhodochrosite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Rhodochrosite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rhodochrosite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.