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Apophyllite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Apophyllite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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