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Amethyst and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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