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Spinel and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.62-3.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spinel and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spinel and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

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