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Kainite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.62-3.80
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

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

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  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.