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Demantoid Garnet

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Demantoid Garnet and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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MgAl2O4

Demantoid Garnet and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid Garnet and Spinel 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 Demantoid Garnet and Spinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Demantoid Garnet and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid Garnet and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid Garnet and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid Garnet is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.