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Sapphire and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sapphire and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sapphire and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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