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Pyrope Spessartine and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
2.95-3.07   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pyrope Spessartine and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Spessartine and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.

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