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Pyrope Spessartine
Pyrope Spessartine

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Pyrope Spessartine and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.332.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Pyrope Spessartine and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Pyrope Spessartine and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.