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Turquoise and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.62-4.20   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Turquoise and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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