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Pyrope Spessartine and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
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Cleavage
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3,1   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Pyrope Spessartine and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Spessartine and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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