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Pyrope Spessartine and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
2.00-2.45   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Pyrope Spessartine and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Pyrope Spessartine and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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