Powellite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.23
  
3.62-4.33
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
{111} Distinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Powellite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Powellite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.