Garnet and Agate Physical Properties

Garnet

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Garnet and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Garnet and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.