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Kyanite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None

Mohs Hardness

4-77-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kyanite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kyanite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

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