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Pyrope Spessartine
Pyrope Spessartine

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Pyrope Spessartine and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.332.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Pyrope Spessartine and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Andesine 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 Spessartine and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Pyrope Spessartine and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.