Sapphire and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.62-3.80
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Sapphire and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Sapphire and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.
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