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Garnet and Apophyllite Physical Properties

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
3.55-4.33
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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