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Garnet and Kunzite Physical Properties

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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
3.55-4.33
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
LiAlSi2O6

Garnet and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing 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 Garnet and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Garnet and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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