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Kyanite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
4.3   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
None.   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
7.5-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe3Al2Si3O12   

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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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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.

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