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Pyrope and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Pyrope and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Pyrope and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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