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Garnet
Garnet

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Garnet and Blue spinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-4.33-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage

Indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
MgAl2O4

Garnet and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Blue spinel- MgAl2O4

Garnet and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

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