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Garnet and Agate Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-4.33
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct
6.5-7.5
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
 
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2.60-2.64
Conchoidal
Indiscernible
6.5-7
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.

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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 Vs Agate during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is whereas that of Agate is .