Garnet and Elbaite Physical Properties

Garnet

Elbaite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.55-4.33

Conchoidal, Uneven

Indistinct

6.5-7.5

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

2.90-3.10

Uneven, Conchoidal

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Garnet and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Vs Elbaite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is whereas that of Elbaite is .