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Pyrope Almandine and Kunzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
LiAlSi2O6

Pyrope Almandine and Kunzite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Pyrope Almandine and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.