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Zinnwaldite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Zinnwaldite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

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