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Garnet and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
10  

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

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Garnet and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Garnet and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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