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Pyrope Almandine and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Pyrope Almandine and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Spodumene 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 Pyrope Almandine and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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