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Pyrope Spessartine
Pyrope Spessartine

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Pyrope Spessartine and Apophyllite 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
3.62-4.332.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Spessartine and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Spessartine and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.