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Spinel and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
3.62-3.87   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Spinel and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Pyrope 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 chemical formula.

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Spinel and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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