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Pyrope and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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