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Garnet and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Garnet and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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