Garnet and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.