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Sunstone and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
001
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sunstone and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sunstone and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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