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Alexandrite and Pyrope Spessartine 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
3.69-3.81
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alexandrite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Alexandrite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alexandrite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.