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Riebeckite
Riebeckite

Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine



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Riebeckite 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
3.28-3.443.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.07-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Riebeckite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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