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Wavellite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.36
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wavellite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wavellite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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