Garnet and Calcite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.