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Diamond and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6.5-7.5  

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

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Diamond and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Garnet chemical formula.

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Diamond and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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