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Kunzite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Kunzite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and 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 Kunzite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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