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Pyrope Spessartine and Elbaite 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
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Pyrope Spessartine and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Pyrope Spessartine and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.