Pyrope Spessartine and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Pyrope Spessartine and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Spessartine and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Pyrope Spessartine and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Spessartine and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Spessartine and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.