Steatite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

Steatite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Steatite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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