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Tanzanite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tanzanite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tanzanite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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