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Kunzite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Kunzite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and 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 Kunzite and Pyrope chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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