Garnet and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.28-3.335
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indistinct
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5.5
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)
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.