Pyrope Spessartine and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
  
3.06-3.19
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Pyrope Spessartine and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrope Spessartine and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.