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Garnet and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
CaF2  

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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.

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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.

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