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Garnet and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
3.12   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
3-4   

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

While comparing Garnet and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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