Pyrope Spessartine and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
BaSO4
  
Pyrope Spessartine and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Pyrope Spessartine and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.