Garnet and Erythrite Physical Properties

Garnet

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Garnet and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Garnet and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.