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Garnet and Danburite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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