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Pyrope Spessartine and Cobaltite 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
6.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope Spessartine and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope Spessartine and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.