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Sugilite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79   
3.62-4.20   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Sugilite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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