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Brookite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brookite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brookite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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