Garnet and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.1-3.5
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Granular
Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.