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Fluorite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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