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Spessartine and Glass Physical Properties


Glass and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
2.39-4.00   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Spessartine and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.

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