Kainite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Kainite

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.154.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Kainite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Almandine Garnet 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 Kainite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Kainite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.