Garnet and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

Garnet

Chrome Tourmaline

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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

3.55-4.332.85-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

3,2

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

Garnet and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Garnet and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.