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Pyrope Spessartine and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrope Spessartine and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrope Spessartine and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.