Garnet and Friedelite Physical Properties

Garnet

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.