Pyrope Spessartine and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
  
2.9
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Pyrope Spessartine and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pyrope Spessartine and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.