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Kyanite
Kyanite

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Almandine Garnet



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Kyanite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.654.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-77.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Kyanite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Almandine 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 Kyanite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Kyanite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.