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Pyrope Spessartine
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Pyrope Spessartine and Variscite 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
3.62-4.332.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Pyrope Spessartine and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Pyrope Spessartine and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.