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Garnet and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
3.87-4.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Garnet and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.

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