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Pyrope Spessartine



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Andradite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.103.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Andradite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite 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 Andradite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

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

Andradite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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