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Kainite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties


Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
4.55   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
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Kainite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Yttrium Aluminium 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 Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

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Kainite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.

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