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Pyrope Spessartine
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Pyrope Spessartine and Hibonite 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
3.62-4.333.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Pyrope Spessartine and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Pyrope Spessartine and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.