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Pyrope Spessartine and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Pyrope Spessartine and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Pyrope Spessartine and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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