Sard and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63
3.62-4.33
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Not Available
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sard and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sard and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.