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Wavellite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Chrome Pyrope and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.62-3.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Wavellite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

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

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