Garnet and Gypsum Physical Properties

Garnet

Gypsum

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Flexible

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.20-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Garnet and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.