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Pyrope Spessartine and Kunzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Pyrope Spessartine and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Kunzite chemical formula.

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

Pyrope Spessartine and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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