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Rhodolite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Pyrope Spessartine and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.62-4.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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