Garnet and Fluorite Physical Properties

Garnet

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Garnet and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Garnet and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.