Garnet and Diaspore Physical Properties

Garnet

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Garnet and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Garnet and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.