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Garnet and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Sectile  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
-9999  

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

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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.

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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.

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