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Garnet and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Aegirine 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 Garnet and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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