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Pyrope Spessartine and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Pyrope Spessartine and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Spessartine and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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