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Chalcedony and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Absent   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7.5   

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

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Chalcedony and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Garnet chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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