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Pyrope Spessartine and Microcline 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
3.62-4.33
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrope Spessartine and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrope Spessartine and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.