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Pyrope Spessartine and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Pyrope Spessartine and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Spessartine and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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