Demantoid and Spessartine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
  
4.12-4.18
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Demantoid and Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid and 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 Demantoid and Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Demantoid and Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.