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Pyrope Spessartine and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgAl2O4

Pyrope Spessartine and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Pyrope Spessartine and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.