Kurnakovite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Kurnakovite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Andradite 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 Kurnakovite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Kurnakovite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.