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Pyrope Spessartine and Titanite Sphene 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
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Spessartine and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Titanite Sphene 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 Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrope Spessartine and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.