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Garnet and Goshenite Physical Properties

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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
3.55-4.33
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Be3Al2SiO6

Garnet and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Garnet and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.

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