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Chrysotile and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Pyrope Spessartine and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.62-4.33   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrysotile and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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

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