Pyrope Spessartine and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Pyrope Spessartine and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pyrope Spessartine and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.