Garnet and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.72
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indistinct
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.