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Realgar and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Pyrope Spessartine and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
3.62-4.33   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Realgar and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Realgar and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

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Realgar and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.

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