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Garnet and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
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Garnet and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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