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Rutile and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rutile and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rutile and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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