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Topaz 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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