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Turquoise and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Pyrope Spessartine and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.62-4.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Turquoise and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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

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