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Garnet and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-4.33
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct
6.5-7.5
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
 
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Soluble
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2.55-2.70
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
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.

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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 Vs Chalcedony during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is whereas that of Chalcedony is .