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Pyrope Garnet and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
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
Mg3Al2Si3O12   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Pyrope Garnet and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet 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 Garnet and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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