Pyrope Spessartine and Sardonyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Pyrope Spessartine and Sardonyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrope Spessartine and Sardonyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.