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Grandidierite
Grandidierite

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Pyrope Spessartine



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Grandidierite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.003.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grandidierite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grandidierite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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