Kainite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Kainite

Grossular 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

2.153.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Kainite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Kainite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.