Spinel and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
3.62-4.20
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Spinel and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel and Pyrope Almandine 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 Spinel and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Spinel and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.