Prasiolite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

Prasiolite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prasiolite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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