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Kunzite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties


Pyrope Spessartine and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.62-4.33   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

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

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Kunzite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

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

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