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Spessartine and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12-4.182.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spessartine and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spessartine and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.