Garnet and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Garnet

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Garnet and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Garnet and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.