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Kyanite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.62-4.20   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Kyanite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Kyanite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.

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