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Pyrope Spessartine and Lazurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Spessartine and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Spessartine and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.