Garnet and Amazonite Physical Properties

Garnet

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Garnet and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Garnet and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.