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Kainite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6.5-7.5
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.

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  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

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.