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Pyrope Spessartine and Black Opal 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
3.62-4.33
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Spessartine and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Spessartine and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.