Garnet and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.67-2.78
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Be3Al2SiO6
Garnet and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Garnet and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.