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Spodumene and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.