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Rhodolite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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