Garnet and Childrenite Physical Properties

Garnet

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Garnet and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.