Almandine and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
none
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Almandine and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Almandine and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.