Home
Gemstones


Garnet and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Garnet and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Garnet and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones