Spessartine and Coral Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
  
2.60-2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Spessartine and Coral Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine and Coral 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 Spessartine and Coral chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spessartine and Coral Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.