Garnet and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Garnet and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Garnet and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.