Garnet and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Garnet

Clinohedrite

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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

3.55-4.333.28-3.335

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Garnet and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Garnet and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.