Garnet and Kyanite Physical Properties

Garnet

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Garnet and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Kyanite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.