Pyrope Almandine and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Not Available
  
Pyrope Almandine and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Pyrope Almandine and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.