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Garnet and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
SiO2

Garnet and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Garnet and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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