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Amethyst and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Amethyst and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Garnet chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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