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Variscite 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
2.42-2.583.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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