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Garnet and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Garnet and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Garnet and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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