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Garnet and Charoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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