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Pyrope and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Pyrope and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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