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Variscite 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
2.42-2.583.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Variscite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Variscite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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