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Spodumene and Pyrope Spessartine 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
3.15-3.213.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spodumene and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spodumene and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.