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Chrome Pyrope and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Chrome Pyrope and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Kunzite 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 Chrome Pyrope and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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