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Amber and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Amber and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Garnet chemical formula.

Amber and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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