Garnet and Coral Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.60-2.70
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-4
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Coral Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Coral Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.